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The Fallout Games; Act III
Topic Started: Mar 12 2012, 06:02 PM (34,634 Views)
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Camp McCarren

Melanie gave a little laugh. "Don't worry, we'll be good. And you don't even have to give me that talk. Jason already handled it back when we lived in the Capitol, though it was pretty embarrassing for both of us."

The girl then became a bit more serious. "I would like to start a family one day, and though it's kinda scary I've always been amazed at how mom managed. She never told me about everything she did to keep us safe and in the Capitol, but Jason would tell me bits and pieces. I hope I can be that tough"

Safe House

Sarai looked up, lips still pursed shut but giving a little nod. She was still weary to say anything else, she had a bad habit of saying things that set people off (at least in her head).

Flashback

“Oh come on. Stay a while. I’m sure your boss will be okay with you entertaining a Victor. And if not, I’m sure I can terrify him.”

Kanna's back was to Rica so when he mentioned her staying she paused and smile. The young woman turned around, leaning back against the bar. "To think, I thought you were just a antisocial drunkard" she said "But i'm a waitress, not an entertainer. I don't know what to do to keep your attention"

Yes you do. You're Kanna.
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[Camp McCarren]

Rica shuddered. He was really grateful to Jason… the last thing he wanted to do was explain the birds and the bees to his daughter. Especially since his version of ‘the talk’ would probably involve explaining the best way to keep the kitchen table from breaking when using it as a bed.

“… Your mother and your brother worked hard to keep you safe.” Rica said, smiling. “We’ll get through all of this somehow. I promise.”

[Safe House]

Connor frowned. He could tell that things had gotten a bit awkward now because of the conversation. So he slipped his arm around Sarai’s shoulder comfortingly.

“Listen, don’t worry about this stuff. All I need is you, Sarai. As long as we’re together we’ll be okay.”

[Flashback]

Rica smirked. He could think of several ways this beautiful young woman could keep him entertained… but he had a feeling she would stab him with a broken bottle if he suggested any of them.

“Eh, you’re the first person I’ve talked to in a month who hasn’t tried asking me about the Games, or lecturing me for being a drunkard.” Rica shrugged. “That’s interesting enough for me.”
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-Camp McCarren-

Ethan returned, after having made sure Maize was alright, the girl telling him to shoo now, not wanting him around when they actually tended to her leg, not wanting her father to see her in pain.

“So how are you doing Kanna?” Ethan asked the woman, “Holding up alright?”

Galv frowned a little, wondering where his dad had gotten off too, but was more antsy about Melanie, even if he figured she was safe while talking to her father.

Probably.

-Camping Store-

“Something like that,” Jacob answered, “If you see anything you need but isn't here, let me know... I might be able to get it...”

Edda looked around, then grinned.

“Chloe! Over here!” Edda called, grabbing a metallic fist from a counter, then held it towards Chloe.

“It's a Power Fist, in really good condition too,” Edda said, “With this your punches could be a lot stronger.”
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[Caesar's Camp, Hoover Dam]

Lavan snagged the stick of dynamite from Cess, grinning like a loony as he looked up at the other man.

"You sure you want to hand this over to me? You know I will use the most of this thing and probably blow the tent more than sky-high... But that's your loss and my gain! I get to blow something up, finally! And here I thought I had been forbidden from ever laying boomy waste to anything! Yahoo!!!"

Lighting the stick of dynamite with a little flame from the thumb, Lavan started to throw it up and down in his hand as the fuse started to hiss, crawling along quite quickly. Lavan, however, dove into his pack and started to wrap cherry bombs around the stick to give it more kick. As the fuse got about half-way, Lavan pulled out a bottle with a wide brim, full of some sort of liquid, and shoved the stick of dynamite surrounded by cherry bombs inside. THEN, finally as the fuse started to run uncomfortably short, he threw the entire contraption straight at the tent of the man he just turned into ashes inside his own suit, and concentrated, both hands clawing up, pointed towards the tent...

And it exploded. Just as the bomb exploded inside, Lavan snapped his hands apart, and the entire tent vanished in a ball of blame and a blast-wave, sending Lavan himself skidding back a few feet from the impact.

"WHOOOOO-YEEEEAH! Look who blew up your home base, baby! Your base, it is belong to US!!!"

He turned about, giving a thumbs-up in Cess's direction.

"And THAT, my friend, is how you signal a VICTORY! WOOT-WOOT!"
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Let them Label me! Let them swear and curse at me as I tug humanity like a bucking bull into the darkness of the unknown, revealing its secrets to the sane and driving them MAD! In ages long past, I shall be looked upon as a tyrant and a savior! As a savant and as a fool! My work shall advance humanity long past its time, throw it into the unknown future and force it to grow strong or FALL! Years from now, when I will inevitably be removed, my work shall continue to progress, because these things cannot be denied! Governments will publicly criticize my work, but privately conduct research that advances it! I shall imprint myself into the annals of history, among the stars that shine as brightly as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikola Tesla, and countless others! My work will shine as brightly as any star, and I AM ITS CREATOR!!!
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Flashback

Kanna couldn't help but to smile, she had managed to catch the attention of Rica....And he actually wanted to talk to her!

"Alright then...Maybe I can stick around a little bit longer"

A little bit longer ended up being several hours, and soon the it was early into the morning. Just about all the bar patrons were long gone, having stumbled back home to their angry wives or empty shacks. The only ones left were Kanna and Rica, and of course Jason who was sleeping in the back.

Safe House

Sarai was pulled against Connor which caused the girl to blush a bit but give a small smile. She looked towards the door.

"H-How long do we have to stay inside?" she asked, feeling a bit antsy. It wasn't fair that Chloe and Edda got to escape for a bit.

Camping Store

Chloe came over to Edda, looking at the strange device he was holding onto now.

"What the? What is that?" she asked, moving closer. It looked like...A glove?

“It's a Power Fist, in really good condition too,” Edda said, “With this your punches could be a lot stronger.”

"Stronger?" Chloe asked, brow raised with a sudden grin. She could punch through steel! "Sweet! How much?" she asked, grabbing the glove and slipping it on.

She didn't know how to use it though.
Camp McCarren

Melanie nodded, giving Rica a small smile and heading out into the main room. She instantly spotted Galv and smiled, rushing over to him. Despite her mother's sudden glare she took his hand and pulled him off down the hall.

"I talked to my dad. He actually likes you which is surprising for any dad" she said with a laugh.

[...]

Kanna gave a small sigh but turned to Ethan as he walked in. "Could use a stiff drink, but decent I suppose" she said,
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[Flashback]

Rica seemed oblivious to the passage of time as he sat and talked with Kanna. As the bar emptied by the hour, Rica found himself paying less attention to his drink, and more attention to the waitress. She was interesting… and attractive, and soon the drunkard Victor found himself intrigued.

“… Huh…” Rica said as the sun started to creep in through the window. “I didn’t realize it was this late… or early…”

Usually Rica passed out in his own filth by now.

[Safe House]

Connor frowned. Sarai had a point. They were trapped indoors while Edda and Chloe got to go and see the town… but what choice did they have? Autumn was surely looking for the two of them.

“I don’t know if we can go out…” Connor sighed. “I’m sure I’m on a few wanted posters by now.”

Autumn probably sent Jade to find him. And Connor has had enough Jade to last him a lifetime.

[Caesar’s Camp/Hoover Dam]

The Legion was in full retreat. With Lanius dead, and Caesar’s camp destroyed, the Legionnaires began to flee. Various Frumentarii took command and began leading a retreat away from Hoover Dam. The NCR and the Securitrons pressed their advantage, and many Legionnaires fell as they fled.

All told, more than two-thirds of the Legion that attacked Hoover Dam died there, including Caesar and Lanius.
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Kanna was getting a bit tired. She had been working since the early afternoon and somehow managed to stick around the bar two hours after closing. She had been talking with Rica for several hours about nothing in particular...But she didn't mind. It was nice to get to know him-- sorta. He was saying anything particularly telling, just light converstation.

But now it was time to go home. This was when Kanna got a bit more....Devious...Well not really devious, just....

Kanna didn't like to like to go home. She never did. Her apartment was small and run-down, but it was all she could afford. She usually found a way to charm her way into someone else's bed, instead of going back to her place. When she would do this she would usually drop Jason off with Samuel....But since he was gone she just stayed home with the boy...Their crappy crappy home.

Kanna decided to try her luck tonight. This man was attractive and she felt relatively confident bringing Jason along (she stick him on the couch and he's be none the wiser).

Kanna was such a great mom.

“I didn’t realize it was this late… or early…”

Kanna gave a yawn and stretched. "I guess it is...I suppose it's time to close up shop....Though I must say I haven't had quite as much fun talking with a patron in a long time. You're a pretty interesting guy, even when you're drunk"

Safe House

"We could disguise ourselves maybe" Sarai said, leaning in "H-Hide our faces...Or just keep away from the crowds."

She gave him a quick kiss. "I've been in the Capitol a-alot but i've never been able t-to just walk around...I also...K-Kinda want to check s-s-something...."

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[Flashback]

Rica realized that this was indeed last call and he sighed, getting up from the stool. Surprisingly, he was not drunk enough to stumble and fall on his face like he normally was when he left a bar. In fact, he was more sober now than when he had come in. Rica’ unusual power meant that alcohol metabolized much quicker in his system than it did for normal people. It was part of the reason he was always drinking – he needed a LOT of booze to stay drunk.

"I guess it is...I suppose it's time to close up shop....Though I must say I haven't had quite as much fun talking with a patron in a long time. You're a pretty interesting guy, even when you're drunk"

Rica shrugged. “I’m not as drunk as I thought I’d be… but for once that’s not a bad thing.”

He looked up at Kanna. “It’s been a while since I’ve had someone to talk to who didn’t make me crazy.”

[Safe House]

Connor frowned. That sounded very dangerous… and if they got caught, they would surely die… or worse.

Then Sarai gave him a quick kiss, and Connor couldn’t help but give a small sigh. “Okay. Let’s get some disguises and go into town.”
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Kanna gave a little pout "I didn't make you crazy? I guess i'm not doing something right" she joked, coming around the bar and looking up at the man. She then noticed that she was probably a foot or so shorter than him. "You know, we don't have to stop getting to know each other...We can continue this at your place"

Because Rica doesn't want to see her place. Actually his place probably wasn't much better.

Safe House

Sarai smiled and rushed back into another room, hoping to find something that would make her look different. She moved to tie her hair back and in a tight bun, and then went to work finding a jacket and a pair of pants...She sorta looked like a boy now...
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[Flashback]

Rica raised an eyebrow. Kanna had just invited herself over his place, and Rica was more than happy to take her up on that offer. It should come as no surprise to you that Rica had been checking her out all night, because the only thing Rica loves more than booze is women.

“… Now that sounds fun.” Rica said with a grin. Then he remembered something. “Ah, but what about your son?”

[Safe House]

Connor too looked around for something that could disguise himself. His hair was already fairly short, so cutting it would not work, and he didn’t have anything to die it with. Eventually he found a hat that was too big for him, and a long jacket he could wear.

He looked a bit like one of those orphan newspaper boys from every British show ever made.
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Kanna blinked as Rica mentioned Jason, the woman looking back at the bar before heading into the back and coming back with her son in her arms, the little boy slumped against her as he snored lightly. "He's out like a light, probably for awhile...Do you have a spare room? He can sleep and we can...Not sleep.

Well at least she didn't forget him at the bar.

Safe House

"Y-You look like a newspaper boy" Sarai said, standing in the doorway with a tiny smile.
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[Flashback]

Rica grinned. Perhaps there were some benefits to leaving the house after all… he hadn’t expected to find a beautiful woman to bring home.

“I’ve got plenty of spare rooms.” Rica grinned. “Let’s get going.”

Rica had a huge house, thanks to his being a victor. Most of it was empty… or covered in alcohol bottles.

[Safe House]

Connor couldn’t help but smile at Sarai’s words.

“Yeah… but at least I don’t look like me.” He smiled, and walked over to her. “Come on. Let’s go explore.”

BAD IDEA.
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Kanna followed Rica back to his home, the woman walking through Victor's village with Jason in his arms. She had heard a lot about this place, and was amazed at how nice it looked in comparison to everywhere else around the District. She always dreamed about living somewhere this nice-

Until she walked in Rica's house. Instantly she was hit with the pungent smell of liqor, strong enough to burn her nose a bit. She tightened her grip on her sleeping son, but followed the man in. Despite the booze all over the house was nice...It was huge filled with nice furniture.

"Wow...." She breathed, looking around. She imagined her son would be just as amazed if he was awake.

Safe House

Sarai nodded, fully believing that they were disguised enough to go explore. She took Connor's hand, heading out into the street.

There were a lot of people around but no one seemed to take notice at them. Sarai kept quiet but looked around, amazed at life on the other side. When she was an Avox she was never allowed out, despite living in the Capitol. The streets always terrified and amazed her, as there were so many strange looking people out and about.

Sarai stopped in her tracks, eying a vendor selling ice cream cones. A woman and her small children were buying some.

The food also amazed her.
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Rica had never really enjoyed the idea of his enormous manor. The empty space just reminded him of his empty life, and he’d normally just drink himself to sleep on the living room floor. However, seeing the look of amazement on Kanna’s face did give him a sense of pride… which quickly vanished when he remembered he lived in squalor and filth and often passed out drunk on the floor.

“Come on in. Make yourself at home.” Rica offered, shrugging.

Capitol Streets

Connor was amazed as they walked through the streets. He had only ever been to the Capitol once, and that was just prior to the Hunger Games. The boy had grown up in the slums, where the streets were dirty, the people poor, and the Peacekeepers always eager to beat you with a baton.

This was so different. People looked happy… everyone was dressed so strangely… and there was so much food. Happy conversations filled the streets. It was the exact opposite of everything Connor knew.

And for a moment, he envied these people… until he remembered that the Capitol was where people sat around and watched the Hunger Games as if it were a sporting event. Then Connor felt a little sick.
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Kanna followed Rica through the mess, stopping to look into a couple of rooms...She eventually stopped in the one that looked the cleanest (and as if Rica hadn't hung out with a prostitute on the bed) and walked in, pulling back the covers and lying Jason down. The boy didn't seem to stir, but he did reach out for his mom who simply pressed her lips on his forhead.

She then turned back to Rica. "Will he be alright in here?" she asked.

Capitol Streets

Sarai dropped Connor's hand for a moment and wandered up to the ice cream vendor. The man smiled down at the girl but Sarai didn't say anything, instead she pointed at the strawberry cone.

Maybe he thought she was cute, or maybe he couldn't figure out why the kid couldn't talk, but Sarai ended up rushing back over to Connor with an ice cream cone. She showed it to him proudly, before carefully licking it.

Yay having a tounge again!
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